Grasping and Seizing

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Grasping noun - The act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles).

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Seizing is a synonym for grasping. In some cases you can use "Seizing" instead a noun "Grasping".

Nearby Words: grasp, grasped, grasper

Seizing noun - The act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles).

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Grasping is a synonym for seizing. You can use "Grasping" instead a noun "Seizing".

Nearby Words: seize, seizure, seized

Just to mention, "prehensile" means "adapted for seizing, grasping, or taking hold of something".

Source: Prehensile Tail

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